Apple Says Developers Have Earned Over $70 Billion From the App Store Since it Launched

Apple today announced that its global developer community has earned over $70 billion since the App Store launched in 2008.

“People everywhere love apps and our customers are downloading them in record numbers,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “Seventy billion dollars earned by developers is simply mind-blowing. We are amazed at all of the great new apps our developers create and can’t wait to see them again next week at our Worldwide Developers Conference.”

Apple added that App Store downloads have grown over 70 percent in the past 12 months. Gaming and Entertainment are top-grossing categories, and Lifestyle apps, as well as Health and Fitness, have experienced over 70 percent growth in the past year. The Photo and Video category also grew nearly 90 percent in that time.

Last month, following its quarterly earnings results, Apple said App Store revenue grew 40 percent year over year to set an all-time quarterly record, but it didn’t disclose the exact amount. Apple said the App Store’s success has been boosted by “breakout hits” like Pokémon GO and Super Mario Run.

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